The source reports that South Africa’s Border Management Authority intercepted two rental vehicles at Kosi Bay Port of Entry that were allegedly being smuggled into Mozambique. Two suspects are expected to appear in court.
An official INMET intense-rain alert covers areas in Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraná from October 30, 2026, at 08:22 until 23:59. The supplied alert details are truncated.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from 16:35 WITA on 30 October 2026 in parts of Nusa Tenggara Barat, including the named districts and Mataram. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, with conditions expected to improve by 18:30 WITA.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 17:30 to 19:30 WIB on 30 October 2026 in named areas of Bengkulu, with reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding listed as possible impacts.
An official INMET alert cited potential danger from intense rain across areas in four Brazilian regions. It was valid from October 30, 2026, at 08:18 through 23:59.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Ector and Midland counties in Texas, with flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly. The alert advised people not to drive on flooded roads.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from 16:20 to 18:30 WITA on 30 October 2026 in parts of Kalimantan Utara, including Kayan Hilir, Lumbis Ogong, Tanjung Palas, and Tanjung Palas Barat. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of South Sumatra from 15:45 to 17:45 WIB on 30 October 2026. The source warns of possible strong winds, reduced visibility and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Utara, especially Kayan Hilir, Lumbis Ogong, Tanjung Palas, and Tanjung Palas Barat. The alert also notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
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The article discusses the District Development Model as an approach to coordinating planning among national, provincial and local government. The supplied excerpt ends mid-sentence.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sulawesi Tenggara from 16:40 to 18:40 WITA on 30 October 2026. The source lists possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga called for greater investment in Africa’s care economy, linking it to employment, economic growth and gender equality. The excerpt cites estimates of unpaid care work in several African countries and ends before completing its final statistic.
Maruleng to get new police station The Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, will today preside over a sod-turning ceremony ahead of the construction of the Maruleng Police Station in the Mopani District in Limpopo. “The construction of a fully-fledged police station signifies the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) ongoing efforts to invest in community safety and policing infrastructure. The ceremony further illustrates SAPS’s commitment to bringing frontline service delivery closer to the communities it serves and protects with dignity,” the police said ahead of Friday's ceremony. The Deputy Minister will be joined by the Acting Deputy National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) for Support Services, Lieutenant General, Dr Bongiwe Zulu. The ceremony will take place at the Maruleng Satellite Police Station. - SAnews.gov.za Edwin Fri, 10/30/2026 - 10:01 17
Storms and heavy rain are forecast from 16:40 WITA on 30 October 2026 in parts of Sulawesi Barat, including Aralle, Bambaira, Bambalamotu, Bulu Taba, Buntumalangka, Pasangkayu, Sendana, Tammerodo Sendana, Tapalang, Tubo Sendana and Ulumanda. The alert warns of possible poor visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises people to stay vigilant and limit outdoor activities; conditions are expected to ease by 18:30 WITA.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast in parts of Nusa Tenggara Timur from 16:30 to 19:30 WITA on 30 October 2026. The source warned of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Nusa Tenggara Timur from 16:30 to 19:30 WITA on 30 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and precautions.
Lightning is expected over six mandals, and the alert asks people to follow SDMA guidelines. Further details about the affected mandals were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
An evening thunderstorm is forecast in parts of Papua Barat, including Biscoop, Dataran Beimes, Meyado and Tembuni. The notice warns of possible heavy rain, strong winds, reduced visibility and localized flooding, and advises limiting outdoor activity.
South Africa is awaiting a US decision on its eligibility for AGOA benefits, expected on 2 November 2026. Trade Minister Parks Tau says the economy will remain stable and exporters will continue trading regardless of the outcome.
NWS Phoenix extended the warning for Maricopa County through 10 p.m. MST after radar and gauges showed heavy rain and elevated streamflows. Life-threatening flash flooding was ongoing or expected shortly, and the source advised against driving on flooded roads.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jawa Timur from 15:15 WIB on 30 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 17:30 WIB. The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activity, and take precautions.
Meteoalarm issued an orange wind warning for the Velebit channel region, with severe conditions possible from 2026-10-31T23:01:01Z through 2026-11-01T22:59:59Z.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Lampung from 30 October 2026, 14:50 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 17:00 WIB. The source advises vigilance and precautions; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of DI Yogyakarta, especially Samigaluh, from 14:45 to 16:00 WIB on 30 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
An official orange, severe wind warning covers Croatia’s Velebit channel region from October 29 to October 30, 2026. The source gives no further event details.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Sulawesi Tengah, especially Lore Utara and Pinembani, from 15:45 to 18:45 WITA on 30 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.
